Tag: Kurt Daudt
Kurt Daudt successor sworn in at Capitol
When lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Tuesday, after a four-day Easter break, it was the first time during the 2024 legislative session that...
Retirements stack up ahead of legislative session, 2024 election
It’s a bonding year at the Minnesota Capitol, but the DFL-controlled House and Senate will push a number of pet projects the Democratic “trifecta” is...
Former speaker Kurt Daudt announces resignation from Minnesota House
Minnesota Rep. Kurt Daudt announced his resignation from the Minnesota House Wednesday, saying his last day in office will be Feb. 11.
Among the most...
Judge takes a sledgehammer to Minnesota’s abortion restrictions
A Ramsey County judge struck down several longstanding abortion restrictions in a Monday ruling, just two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe...
House GOP leader blasts Dems for sympathizing with criminals over victims
Minnesota House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt joined Liz Collin Reports last week where he blasted Democrats for "wanting to believe criminals" and raise taxes.
Specifically,...
Rep. Mortensen raises $90,000, likely state record
Minnesota Rep. Erik Mortensen raised more than $90,000 in 2021, which he says is a record for an off-election year.
Mortensen’s campaign said the donations...
New law passed in response to Kurt Daudt’s work for lobbying...
The Minnesota Legislature this week passed a lobbying reform law that will prohibit current legislators from working for lobbying firms.
The proposal was passed by...
Walz scoffs at ‘simplistic’ proposal to send more police to Minneapolis
Republican lawmakers urged Gov. Tim Walz to send additional law enforcement resources to Minneapolis to “stop the bleeding,” but the governor scoffed at the...
New House GOP ousts Erik Mortensen from caucus
State Rep. Erik Mortensen was removed from the New House Republican Caucus this week, apparently because of his criticism of the "RINOs in St....
House GOP leader Kurt Daudt opposes impeaching Gov. Walz
House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, said he opposes Republican efforts to impeach Gov. Tim Walz, according to an email obtained by Alpha News.
Rep....